Hacksplained (@hacksplained), a US-based YouTube channel run by a security professional known online as PascalSec, teaches ethical hacking, bug bounty methods and web application security. The channel has about 18,500 subscribers and a median of roughly 370 views per video, with uploads slowing sharply since 2022. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Reach developers and security learners with hands-on bug bounty tutorials
- Median of about 370 views per video, with a peak of 5,898 views on a bug bounty recon episode
- About 18,500 subscribers, with heavy engagement on tutorial-style videos
- Short tip series of under 60 seconds suits quick product demos
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short tip videos, live recon walkthroughs, event vlogs
- Tone
- technical, informal
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for tips, 8 to 11 minutes for vlogs and live sessions
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- security tools, bug bounty platforms
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel links to a bug bounty platform and tool repositories in video descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Content covers hacking techniques against lab environments; the channel description states all demonstrations target labs and are for education, which a brand may still find sensitive.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
Benchmark score: 6 / 100
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Learn how to hack with Hacksplained! Hacksplained is a blend of words standing for HACKING EXPLAINED 😇 Hacksplained is here for you to give you practical guidance on hacking in order to start or boost your hacking career! You will learn about the following topics: * How to understand the OWASP Top 10 * How to hack a web application * How to find your first bug bounty * How to code a little hacking tool You will also find complete solutions, walk-throughs, guides and much more to a lot of contemporary hacking products. This Youtube channel has been created and is currently maintained by
About Hacksplained
Hacksplained is a US-based YouTube channel run by a security professional known as PascalSec, and the channel's description on the site and in its video metadata presents it as a practical guide to ethical hacking, the OWASP Top 10 and bug bounty work. The channel posts mostly short tip videos under a minute, along with occasional live recon walkthroughs and event vlogs. Its last 30 videos show a median of about 370 views each, and the channel has roughly 18,500 subscribers.
The audience is estimated, not measured. It appears to be mostly English-speaking security learners and developers, with a likely skew toward men aged 18 to 34. Viewers tend to be people starting out in web security who want to find their first vulnerability.
No sponsorships were found in the recent uploads. Based on the view numbers, a sponsored integration would cost $150 to $250 per video. At that price the effective CPM is $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads. Brands selling security tools, developer software or cybersecurity courses are the best fit.
Written from Hacksplained's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hacksplained can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hacksplained
How much does PascalSec charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 370 views on long-form uploads, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. That works out to a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, which is above typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Confirm current rates with the creator.
What does PascalSec post about on YouTube?
Hacksplained posts ethical hacking and bug bounty content, including short daily tips on topics such as XSS, IDOR and subdomain takeovers, plus longer live recon walkthroughs. Its descriptions say all demonstrations target lab environments for educational use.
How do I contact PascalSec for a brand deal?
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